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Laurie Nigro

Laurie Nigro
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Laurie is the mother of two biological children and one husband and the caretaker of a menagerie of animals. Laurie is passionate about frugal, natural living. She was recognized by the L.I. Press Club with a “best humor column” award in 2016. Email Laurie

Laurie Nigro Remember Goat Boy? I’m married to him

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He developed his first horn decades ago. It involved a bicycle accident and a storm drain. This time, it was a battle he lost with a New York City street sign.

Fish-love rekindled, when three dogs, two cats and a pig just aren’t enough

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Fast forward seven years: the light had broken long ago, the plants were mostly dead. However, lucky for me, there was still enough sunlight to allow the algae to flourish.

Laurie Nigro Strong wind, a storm door and our poor pooch’s tail: a really bad combination

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If you haven't already imagined the scene, let me help. It was like someone took a bag of blood and poured in into the back of an industrial fan. On high.

Laurie Nigro Open mouth, insert foot: Losing sleep over awkward social interaction— or not

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Why do I lie awake worrying about how I might have offended someone or made a fool of myself, while my husband — who clearly did both of those things — sleeps like a baby?

Laurie Nigro When your little kittens have lost their mittens (and just about everything else)

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It's sometimes infuriating to be the only person in the house who can find things hiding in plain sight.

Laurie NigroDon’t tell me what not to wear just because I’m a woman over 30

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I knew I'd be mad when I read it. I was mad just seeing the title. Because really, would you ever see a list of what men over 30 shouldn't wear? Of course not.

Laurie Nigro How you know you’ve failed as a parent

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You try your best to raise them right. Just when you're feeling like things are turning out really well, something happens to make you realize you've failed to impart very basic life skills.

Laurie Nigro: On becoming a woman: When it’s time for ‘the talk’ with your daughter, forget moon parties, miracles and mystique

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I'm already preparing for the hate mail on this one, but I refuse to tell my daughter how great it is to get your period.

When a woman likes basketball and whiskey better than makeup and shopping: What’s a girl to do?

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There are many repercussions when a woman's not a girly-girl, including unwanted makeover attempts by well-intentioned female friends.

Why every wife needs a wife (or two)

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Have you ever really considered the idea of multiple wives? Because it is pure genius.